The Simple Strategy that Leads to Magical Success From the desk of John Derris Hello Fellow Magician, – Have you ever wondered how it is that some magicians get bookings whenever they want them, while others struggle to find work? – Have you ever noticed that it isn’t always the best performers who are always […]

Staggering, by John Derris, is a ring and cord routine with a difference. It is designed to be most effective when used close up and has an immediate wow factor that makes even tough audiences sit up and pay attention. As with much good magic, you will need to develop patter to suit your own […]

I’m not a star. I’m no Alex Elmsley, Michael Ammar, Guy Hollingsworth or magic practitioner of that ilk. But I am a working magician. Have performed magic all over the world from Osaka to Golders Green and have come up with a few ideas and written a few things about magic from time to time. […]

Who is John Derris?

JOHN DERRIS has been performing magic since he won several talent shows as a young boy. During his National Service with the R.A.F. he toured with a service revue "Revel And Fun" and appeared in a number of shows and stage plays.

On returning to civilian life he decided to continue his career in advertising. For many years he ran his own international advertising agency and on retirement returned to magic and performed for many of his clients in all parts of the world - and has even performed in a TV celebration with Whitney Houston in Istanbul!

Today he is a full time professional magician and has performed at St. James's Palace, The House of Lords, Castle Howard, Wardour Castle, Claridges, The Dorchester and many other international and prestigious venues.